Re: BOTM 6/13: Wild Turkey Rye 101

Last year I bought a few of these solely based on input from members here, and when I finally got around to opening one I found out that I love it. Unfortunately I have 1 open (over half gone) and only 2 stored away...and one of those is suspect (has some white flakes in the bottom of it...I read about the white flakes somewhere on here, but can't remember what that is). If I see this around I'll be buying a few more.

Re: BOTM 6/13: Wild Turkey Rye 101

Originally Posted by Bourserker

Last year I bought a few of these solely based on input from members here, and when I finally got around to opening one I found out that I love it. Unfortunately I have 1 open (over half gone) and only 2 stored away...and one of those is suspect (has some white flakes in the bottom of it...I read about the white flakes somewhere on here, but can't remember what that is). If I see this around I'll be buying a few more.

Similar mistake i made. I figured these fine SB.com gentlemen couldn't be wrong...bought 1 @$23, sat on it for 6+ months (just had other bottles in rotation). Finally cracked open and promptly kicked myself.

Very drinkable, good balance of spice and mouthfeel. 1 or 2 cubes in hot KY weather and it tastes like i'm drinking sunshine.

Re: BOTM 6/13: Wild Turkey Rye 101

Originally Posted by jburlowski

WTR 101 was what the other WT expressions used to be: a straight forward, honest, in-your-face (in a good way), unapologetic whiskey. I fear if it ever comes back to market it will have devolved like the other WT whiskies.... shadows of their former selves. Sigh.

Yeah, I am afraid you are right. I think when/if it comes back it will be much younger they way the 101 bourbon has become. I thought maybe my tastes had changed so I tried another new WT 101 bourbon..nope disappointing and much younger tasting than it was even 3 years ago.